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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,531.59, 13,153.61 and 5,805.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,531.59, 13,153.61 and 5,805.59 is: 8,011.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,531.59 : 13,153.61 = 5,805.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,531.59/13,153.61 = 5,805.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,531.59x = 13,153.61 × 5,805.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,531.59x = 76,364,466.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,364,466.68/9,531.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,011.72

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